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How to bet on a draw in the betting shops?
Which outcome is indicated by the sign of X?
What does “X” mean in the bookmaker’s line?
X means draw. Draw is one of the main outcomes, betting on which offers to make a betting shop. A draw result means that the opponents will score (score) an equal number of points (goals).
Any sporting event can end with the victory of one of the rival sides or a draw result. For convenience, a draw in the lines of betting shops is indicated by the symbol X. The odds for a draw are possible both in individual sports (for example, chess or box) and in team disciplines (football, basketball, hockey). There are sports in which a draw is impossible, one of the opponents is sure to become the winner of the match. These sports include volleyball, tennis, American football, etc.
The draw bet draws the tipster’s attention to the fact that many bookmakers offer fairly high odds for a draw. Particularly high odds for a draw in such sports as basketball, handball, boxing and hockey. In this case, it is worth considering that the probability of a draw result in the basketball match is extremely small.
Examples of a tie result are 0:0, 2:2, 4:4, 25:25, 90:90.